Ditch Chemicals: Effective Ayurvedic Ways to Repel Mosquitoes Naturally

• Mosquitoes are a common nuisance, spreading diseases like dengue, malaria, and chikungunya, with numbers increasing in summer and monsoon.
• Chemical repellents are harmful; natural Ayurvedic methods using neem oil, camphor, and basil are safer and cost-effective.
• Effective remedies include lighting a neem oil lamp, mixing neem oil with camphor, or burning cow dung dhoop.
• Other methods involve dissolving camphor tablets in water, planting basil and marigold, or using a mustard oil and carom seeds mixture.
• Prevent mosquito breeding by maintaining cleanliness, avoiding stagnant water, using window nets, and ensuring good air circulation.